Utne

Utne is a small island municipality located in Vestfold og Telemark county, Norway. It lies in the inner part of the Oslofjord, a significant waterway in the country. The municipality comprises the island of Utøya and several smaller surrounding islets. Historically, Utne has been primarily agricultural, but its landscape has been shaped by the proximity to the fjord.

The most prominent feature and association with Utne is Utøya island. Utøya gained international notoriety due to the tragic events of July 22, 2011, when Anders Behring Breivik carried out a mass shooting on a youth summer camp organized by the Workers' Youth League (AUF). This event resulted in the deaths of 69 people, making it the deadliest peacetime attack in Norway's history. Following the massacre, the island was temporarily closed and has since undergone a process of remembrance and reconstruction, with efforts focused on creating a place of learning and preventing future violence.

The administrative center of the municipality is located on the mainland. Utne's economy is influenced by tourism, particularly related to its natural beauty and its historical significance, albeit somber, stemming from the 2011 attacks. The island of Utøya itself is now managed by a foundation dedicated to memorialization and education. The natural environment of Utne is characterized by coastal landscapes, forests, and agricultural land.